Astrale e Terra

Whether we were traveling abroad or eating at our favorite local restaurant, we enjoyed experiencing a diverse array of wines and determining our own criteria for what made a wine special. For a long time owning a winery was just a dream, until the day we found the piece of land that we knew could be the home of a very special wine. We were driving up a peaceful, winding road in a small valley in northern California, 1,250 feet above the main valley floor and sheltered by stony, majestic hills. As we gazed at the cloudless azure sky and the softly rolling hills laced with grapevines, it felt as though we were in another world. We knew this was where our dreams of winemaking were going to be made a reality. That day, we sensed two powerful forces at work: heaven and the earth. 'Astrale e Terra' is Italian for 'heaven and earth,' and with our interest in astronomy and archaeology, the name's inspiration seemed only natural. We look forward to sharing the fruits of our labor of love with you!

Once this wine slides across your tongue, there is nothing thin about it. Thick and chewy, full-bodied, and rich with mouth-filling viscosity. The perfect accompaniment to well marbled steak, winter stews, cassoulet and other hearty fare of all seasons.

This exceptional Syrah is harvested exclusively from our vineyard in the mountains of the Atlas Peak Appellation in Napa Valley. The soil of Atlas Peak is predominantly volcanic in origin, and its climate is very distinctive, perhaps even unique in Northern California.
Less than three acres of Syrah are planted in our mountain-side vineyard, resulting in extremely limited production. Pour this into your glass and experience aromas of earth, spice, smoke and blackberry jam.